National Guard troops are preparing to respond in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. Hundreds of South Carolina guardsmen are staging in York County.
With six to twelve inches of rain possible for Charlotte during Hurricane Florence, flooding is a major concern. Nearly 3,000 homes and businesses in Mecklenburg are in a flood plain.
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper spoke alongside emergency management officials Thursday to provide an update on Hurricane Florence and ongoing preparations.
Governor Henry McMaster says over 420,000 people have been evacuated from coastal South Carolina and says that more people are expected to leave today.Β
York County shelters will open at noon on Friday, September 14, 2018. Shelters should be used for residents who lack sufficient shelter, or who are concerned about prolonged power outages due to medical needs.